SOLUTION: I'm trying to solve a few equations that I just can not seem to understand, please advise:
1. trying to solve: -1/4(x-8)+1/2(x+2)=x+9
2. trying to solve by elimination met
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Question 188641: I'm trying to solve a few equations that I just can not seem to understand, please advise:
1. trying to solve: -1/4(x-8)+1/2(x+2)=x+9
2. trying to solve by elimination method: 3x-4y=41
2y=25-5x
3. trying to solve by substitution method: 15x-20y=-7
15y=5+10x
Thank you so much!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+\frac{1}{2}(x+2)=x+9)
Multiply by -4:
-2(x+2)=-4(x+9))
Distribute:
Collect terms:
Checking the answer is left as an exercise for the student.
John
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